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S. 2173: For Sale Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-06-25
SponsorSen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Policy areaGovernment Operations and Politics
Cosponsors1
Latest action2025-06-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Last updated2026-07-18

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-06-25):

For Sale Act of 2025

This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to sell the following federal buildings for fair market value at highest and best use:

  • the Department of Agriculture South Building,
  • the Hubert H. Humphrey Federal Building,
  • the Frances Perkins Federal Building,
  • the James V. Forrestal Building,
  • the Theodore Roosevelt Federal Building, and
  • the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building.

Federal agencies currently occupying these buildings must vacate them and relocate to another federal building within 18 months of enactment. GSA must sell the buildings within two years of vacancy. 

GSA may not sell these buildings to any foreign person, foreign entity, or entity of which a foreign person is a beneficial owner. The sales of these buildings are exempt from certain statutory requirements, including those associated with specified environmental and historic preservation laws.

Cosponsors (1)

NameParty / state
James Lankford R OK 2025-07-08

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2173 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 2173?

S. 2173 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: For Sale Act of 2025.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2173 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).